Attractions · Plai Laem
Wat Plai Laem
Colourful temple with a giant laughing Buddha and an 18 armed Guanyin statue over the lake.
What we like
- +Beautiful and less crowded than Big Buddha
- +Free
Worth knowing
- −Little shade at midday
Price: Free, donations welcome (as of October 2026)
Where it is
Nearby places
Attractions
Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai)
The 12 metre golden Buddha on its own little island, connected by a causeway. Dress respectfully, shoulders and knees covered.
Restaurants
Dining on the Rocks
The signature restaurant of Six Senses Samui on the northeast tip above Samrong Bay. Terraced decks over the sea, tasting menus, the island's most special dinner setting.
Piers & ferries
Big Buddha Pier
Next to the Big Buddha temple. Lomprayah and Songserm boats to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
Last checked by our team: October 2026Draft listing
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